Report on cotton acreage and regional timing shifts
The Commercial Appeal's weekly cotton report notes national acreage at 97.4 percent of last year. Texas shows a 15 to 20 day delay. Oklahoma about 15 days earlier. Western regions lag, eastern areas best. Conditions improved since May 1 except in Texas. replanting nearly complete in the Atlanta area. rains aided Texas and other regions. Acreage changes by state show various delays and advances, with details for North Carolina through Oklahoma and notes on crops shifting from cotton to other grains.
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Atia
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Arkansas
Tennessee
Body of White Baby Found On Saturday
Children playing on the back property at 183 North Jackson found the dead body of a white baby girl only a few hours old. Authorities could not determine the mother. The body was turned over to undertaker Harry G Poole. Coroner Donshaw held an inquest and the jury found death of an unknown white infant from an unknown cause.
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Jackson
Alegda
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Donshaw
Violent clashes at Paris postal workers march
Paris on May 23 saw the annual revolutionary demonstration near a monument at Pere In Chater commun end in violent clashes with police. A large number on both sides were injured and about twenty were arrested during the unrest involving postal workers.
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Paris
Pere
Chater Commun
Gift-an Art Lamp Room Offers Rare Lamp Creations
A Lamp Room features uncommon, desirable pieces with chances of exceptional finds. Prices start at $1259 and rise for premium creations.
Good Work by Police Force Under New Regime
The Mason faction leads an organized police department under Chief Jennings and Detective Sergeant Lanford. Burglaries and petty thefts decline while blind Tigers are prosecuted as the prohibition era enforcement improves. officials praise the board and Atlanta police for better public safety.
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Police Board
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Fores
Po- Mem Board
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Erictciama
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Berkeant
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AML
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General Council
Police Department
Polices
Police Affaire
Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev James Vance at Agnes Scott
Rev James Vance DD pastor of North Reform church Newark Delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Agnes Scott College graduates at Decatur Presbyt erian church The service drew large crowds from Decatur and Atlanta The speaker preached on The Angel of Growth outlining paths to happiness and success He warned against modern distractions and urged faith in traditional ideals focusing on the angels of Walth Service and Happiness The commencement sermon precedes Agnes Scott exercises and the class is noted as record making in its achievements
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North Reform Church
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Nod
Agnes Beott College
Hitle
Decatur
Lesiden
Atlanta
Glenn
Angel
Walth
Vance
Owithal
Ifa
Des Vance
Agnes Scott
Odd Fellows Meet Tuesday to Revise City Charter
The charter reform effort gathers in Atlanta with two subcommittees delivering drafts on commission and non commission forms. Chairman EV Carter urges full attendance to review two reports and consider a potential revolution in city government, with a people’s vote likely after committee action.
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Council Chamber
Atlanta
EV Carter
Mme
Quillian
Carter
Staten Confident Of Whipping Bowman
Hilly Bowman will arrive in Atlanta early Tuesday for a title bout with Harry Staten at Armory hall Tuesday night. Staten says Bowman is fit and has trained two weeks for the night, aiming to win.
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St Regis Hotel culinary department praised for standards
The St Regis Hotel on Fifth Avenue New York is noted for superior culinary and service standards. Its kitchen staff are chosen for experience. food supply is strictly inspected by the manager. Room rates start at about $2 for a basic single and rise to $12 daily for an elegant suite with parlor, bedroom, and private bath.
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St Regia
Itu Eyeste
Et Negia la
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Ite
St. Regis
Indiana counties vote on whisky in wet dry referendums
Indianapolis May 23 Twelve Indiana counties are to vote on liquor prohibition dates. Monroe county votes next Tuesday followed by Madison Owen Crawford LaPorte Floyd Harrison Ripley Hoosier LaGrange Porter and Clark. Anti saloon forces gain ground as several counties move toward wet options and many already dry by remonstrance.
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Monroe County
Madisen
Owen
Crawford
Laporte
Floyd
Harrison
Ripley
Hoone
Porter
LaGrange
Clark
Heensad
Franklin County
Railway Mail Clerks to Meet in Atlanta in 1908
The Railway Mail Clerks Association plans its Atlanta convention for early next month with about 250 delegates from a 20 000 member workforce. Atlanta, in the Fourth Division, will host officers led by J T Canfield and P J Scherdt, with a full program committee preparing daily sessions and a souvenir program honoring past presidents.
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Railway Mall Association
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Conn
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Richmond
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National Organisation
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Burn. de Ju ’ Ca
P. J. Scherdt
Saukville
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Georgs A. Wood
Portsmouth
N. J
Post Office Department
Washington
Allenia
Fe Heafouattern
L. M Terrell
Henri Robt
Charlotte
Cuba
Inter
Philippines
Cigarette Cures and Promises from Mason Letter
A dated testimonial from Charles L. Mason of Yaulli Goringa Tenn claims a home treatment course will end cigarette dependence, improve health, and restore appetite. The letter promotes Nox Cure Remedies offerings from the James Sanatorium in Memphis, Tennessee, listing products and services for nervous, liver, and tobacco habit issues with minimal details.
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Charles L. Mason
Yaulli Goringa Tenn Jawvey Nox
Carrabee Chautauqua Sets June July Schedule
Toccoa Georgia May 32 Special Carrabeea Chautauqua announces a six day series June 27 to July 4 featuring readers Miss Jeanette Kilng Otterbein Quart et Miss Manes, Alkahest Band and Orchestra lecturers Dr H Sears Mr Ross Crane Mr Wharton and Lorenzo D Walden among others including the Baby Opera and a child wonder Franklin Parke with magic and mystery acts.
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Misa Jeanette Kilng
Otterbein Mate
H. Mr Wharton
Stas Catherine Conris
London
Lorenzo D. Walden
VETEEIN Convention Delegates and District Scenes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a convention in the fourth district with references to leaders Geta president and delegates including TP Dear Meridian Mica MT MecMulen Jackson, JF Murphy, McBiinnitis Tenn, eB Page, Charlestin. The booklet reportedly contains photographs and brief histories of leading cities.
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Meridian
Mica MT MecMulen Jackson
Misa
JF Murphy McBiinnitis Tenn
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Charlestin
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